Harvest Festival REPORT

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The farm machinery was humming and the ovens were hot! More than
3,700 visitors came to celebrate the historic sights, sounds and
smells of bringing in the harvest at the Reynolds-Alberta Museum in
Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada, on Harvest Festival weekend, September
2, 3 and 4, 2000.

In spite of a few days of rain, more than 40 pieces of vintage
agricultural machinery were operating and on display as the crew
brought in the harvest. Visitors were excited to see the plowing
and threshing demonstrations using steam traction engines. These
impressive giants of the field also took part in a daily
'Parade of Power,' complete with lively technical and color
commentary.

A working display of stationary engines, including a c. 1905
Galloway 5 HP and a c. 1906 IHC Famous 3 HP, was of particular
interest.

Visitors also got involved in the activities: stooking, grinding
grain, and being part of a human plow! Demonstrations also included
flailing and winnowing.

Some took us up on the many opportunities we offered to learn
how to bake bread, but everyone took the opportunity to sample a
slice!

The fresh baked goods, produce and other offerings of the
Farmer's Market were a big hit with visitors.

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